I've arrived safely in Boston with Mom and Dad. I underwent an exhausting 6 hours of pre-op today at the hospital and then went back to the hotel to sleep for another two. I've just gotten back to the hotel after my "last supper". I was told that I'm allowed clear liquids up until two hours before my surgery and after having a mango mojito tonight wondered if rum qualified as a clear liquid! My surgery is scheduled for 11am, I'm my surgeon's second case tomorrow. Depending on how much scar tissue I have from my original surgery I'll be in the operating room for about 4-6 hours. Then I'll be transfered to the cardiac intensive care unit where I'll stay for about 1-3 days. I got a tour of the facility today and was pleased to find out that I'll have my own nurse for my stay in the ICU. Then after all is well I will be transfered to the cardiac unit. Hopefully I'll have my own room but depending on how many other surgical patients there are I may have a room with one other person at some point. Everyone has been wonderful so far and I an not nervous at all. (At this moment at least!) I am anxious to get the surgery underway and to be on the road to recovery.
I have been overwhelmed with the care, concern and support that my family and friends have shown over the past few days. I am touched by how many people have reached out to let me know that I am in their thoughts and prayers, and I truly appreciate everyone's good wishes. I won't be able to be in contact for a couple days, until I'm up and able to move around the cardiac unit a bit.
I love you all and will be back on the blog as soon as my body lets me!
About Me
- Meghan
- I'm just a young woman looking forward to starting the rest of my life, here's to 2009!
5 comments:
Meghan,
Great to hear that you are there and settled. God bless you for being serene and ready to go! As you know, we wish you well and await news of how you are doing. You will be in our thoughts and prayer tomorrow. Marybeth, we're thinking of you. I hope the surgical time passes quickly and you can see and be with Meghan before the day is through. Best wishes, Liz
Meghan,
I just heard from your mother and am so glad, relieved and thankful to hear that all went well and you are in recovery. You are one of the strongest people that I know and I can't wait until you and I can start our 5k runs next year!!! Can't wait to hear from you. Take care!
Oooohhhh Meghan,
I have known you since your mother and I started working at Saratoga and love you and your sister as my adoptive nieces. I am SOO HAPPY that your surgery went well and wish you a speedy recovery. Much love always, Aunt Cindy
Awesome, Meghan! I am gathering from the other comments I'm reading that you are doing great (for someone who just had open heart surgery!!!). It's so good to hear. I hope your recovery continues to go well. Lots of positive energy coming your way!
The Gallaghers
Meghan,
I was happy to hear everything went so well. The scary part is behind you and now you have to concentrate on your recovery. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Becker
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